Movies like A Thousand Words

Jim Carrey gets the chance to play God, with all of Heaven's powers at his fingertips, after complaining about his life. Much like A Thousand Words, Bruce Almighty combines high-concept comedy with a message about personal responsibility and the power of words.

Adam Sandler stars in this movie about a man who discovers a universal remote control that allows him to fast-forward and rewind to different parts of his life. Click shares the theme of unforeseen consequences of one's actions that is central to A Thousand Words.

In this comedy starring Jim Carrey, a slick lawyer finds himself unable to lie for 24 hours due to his son's birthday wish. Like A Thousand Words, Liar Liar focuses on the comedic consequences that ensue when a fast-talking protagonist is forced to adopt a new level of honesty.

Zac Efron and Matthew Perry star in a reverse coming-of-age story where a man gets to relive his high school days in his 17-year-old body. It's a comedy about second chances and the impact one's choices can have, reminiscent of A Thousand Words' theme.

In this sequel to Bruce Almighty, Steve Carell plays a politician who is tasked by God to build an ark in preparation for a great flood. Similar to A Thousand Words, Evan Almighty ties its humor to a moral lesson, making it appealing for those who enjoy comedy with a message.

Yes Man features Jim Carrey as a man who decides to change his life by saying yes to everything. Fans of A Thousand Words might appreciate another story of transformation and the humorous extremes a simple concept can be taken to.

Starring Adam Sandler, this film features a man whose bedtime stories for his niece and nephew begin to come true, creating a blend of reality and fantasy with a touch of humor and heart, paralleling the family-oriented comedy in A Thousand Words.

This comedy stars Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman as friends who magically swap bodies and have to navigate each other's very different lives, leading to many comic situations similar in tone to those in A Thousand Words.